A gentle thread for those starting again after a difficult pregnancy, miscarriage etc.

[woollyjo]

I've just discovered I am 5.5 weeks pregnant.

In the last 2 years I have had 2 mcs and our dd2 was stillborn at term.

So I don't feel like I fit into the antenatal threads, and don't want to frighten anyone with my experiences.

Anyone else out there who needs a gentle thread?

hi everyone, what a good idea this threat is
i have one daughter aged 11, sailed through that pg with no probs, have been trying for another lo since 2005 and have so far had (in order) mc at 11 weeks, stillbirth at 21 weeks (i know technically mc until 24 weeks, but i refuse to call it that as i had to give birth to my sleeping daughter) mc at 5 weeks and mc at 8 weeks, im now 23+2 pg with a little boy, have had couple probs flagged up (nothing too serious, or so im told) but im a nervous wreck pretty much 24/7 .. have just taken early mat leave, and plan to just try and take is easy and relax a little (easier said than done)!! sadly, i too wont believe everything is ok until our little is placed safely in my arms xx

Welcome Floris - you're in the right place!
Everyone here has had/are having difficulties in some form or another & it's nice to know you're not alone. Hope this pregnancy runs smoothly for you.

Thanks for the tips Woolly - will keep things to a minimum - sure I won't be abandoned in hospital & will have DH & parents to run back & forth if I have forgotten anything! Just realised I don't own a dressing gown though - must try to get a thin one soon!

Loving the sunshine today

Have a good weekend everyone xx

Hi Floris congratulations on your pg - I completely understand your anxiety. I am due to be induced in 4! days time and yesterday morning was aware that baby hadn't moved during my morning insomnia (waking at 4 unable to get back to sleep) heavy prodding wasn't getting a result, I was in tears, DH was getting dressed to take us to the hospital THEN she moved and continued to wriggle all day!

It really brought home to me that no matter how much I think I am coping it is really only wafer thin. Roll on Friday ....

Hi onebaby hope the appointments go ok this week.

Hi to the rest of you lurkers (I'm sure you are there).

xx

Hi All,
Thought that I would drop in and see how you are all doing while Wilf is asleep.
woolly Thinking of you in the final days of countdown. Its a bit surreal knowing when its all about to happen and tbh honest I remember very little of the last few days ( infact very little of most of the pregnancy!). I'll be looking forward to your hearing your happy news.

onebaby I went overboard for my hospital bag and hardly used any of it. I thought I would be in for much longer after the section, but was out after two nights. We also had loads of bedding as dh was allowed to stay over, so I ended up looking like a bag lady with all my stuff! I would recommend your own pillows and a nice light dressing gown though (try M&S) I got a really nice white cotton one from there.

Welcome to all newbies, and love to everyone else.

woollyjo thinking of you and your precious LO on Friday. Stay strong xxx

Hi all - had my consultant appointment today - was supposed to get a confirmed date but he wants to see me again next week - arrggh! My placenta's moved a bit apparently & I've got another scan tomorrow. Pretty disappointed really, wanted to know for definite when it's gonna happen. I also wanted to stop injecting myself now as I ideally need to be injection-free for 24 hours before I have a c-sec & I'm terrified he's gonna come early - Dr said I need to keep taking them. Darn, feel a bit out of control & freaked out really. Hormonal & irrational too I know.
Thanks for the advice re the bag Mrs - not gone mad & packed too much.
Thanks for lurking & supporting too LF.
Hope everyone's alright - not long now Woolly - keep going! xx

Sorry to butt in to your thread but I just wanted to say, Woollyjo I will be thinking about you tomorrow, and wishing you all the strength in the world. No-one can ever take the place of Niamh, but I hope that your new daughter brings you lots of joy. x

Woolly - well, you're so nearly there - will be thinking of you tomorrow - heartfelt best wishes & I known you'll have so many mixed emotions but I'm sure Niamh will be smiling down at you all. Good luck petal.
Looking forward to an update when you get a chance. And thanks so much for starting this thread - it's been a lifeline xx

woolly best wishes for tomorrow
I have 9 weeks left constantly getting b/h everytime I walk somewhere.

Woollyjo I've been following this thread since you started it but just lurking. I will be thinking of you tomorrow.

Thanks too for starting this thread, it has been a great support for so many people.

Lots of love x

Just joining in the support for Woollyjo tomorrow. Will all be thinking of you and your family tomorrow.

Good luck Woollyjo - I'll be thinking of you today. Hope all goes well.

x

Run out of time to post properly, thanks for all the good wishes, hope to be back soon xxx

Woolly - willing you on today, feel anxious, nervous & excited for you! Hope she doesn't hang around too long in there & is out very soon! Lots of love xx

Hope everyone else is doing ok too? Good to hear you're doing well kcoffin. About 12 days left for me - can't believe I may actually live up to my name!! x

onebaby wow the time has gone so fast its so hard to believe that we have made it so far, am so glad for all our sticky beans
best of luck for the last 12 days do you have any names yet? we are calling our baby ruby

Seren Elisabeth was born at 6.23am this morning, 6lb 13oz. All home now exhausted but so releived.

xx

i am so happy for you - congrats!

Congraualaions wooly, so very pleased for you all. Beautiful name x

Hope everyone else is ok?
xxx

That is just the most wonderful news, big hugs to you all and welcome to the world Seren Elisabeth xxx

congratuations woolly thats a lovely name home already I will have to stay in as having section
glad all is ok xx

Welcome to Seren and many congratulations Woollyjo and Mr Woollyjo

A massive welcome to baby Seren - what a beautiful name - sister to Mae - woollyjo & DP; congratulations. We are thinking of you & are full of joy for you xx

Congratulations woollyjo - you did it! A huge welcome for seren into the world. I hope you and mr woollyjo are enjoying your first day with your baby girl - the start of what I'm sure will be a wonderful journey.

Thanks again for starting this thread and being so generously supportive to anyone else who has struggled through pregnancy. I wish you well x